What material is better for sofa cushions?

Sofa cushions refer to cushions that are laid directly on the sitting surface of the sofa. Their main purpose is to wrap and protect the sofa. The sofa itself is easy to get dusty and dirty, and with the addition of man-made damage, it will become very dirty in a short time, making it very inconvenient to clean. Sofa cushions solve this problem.

Sofa cushions are also very convenient to assist on the sofa. The excess can be stuffed into the seams of the sofa, which can further fix the sofa cushions and make them less likely to slide on the sofa.

What material is better for sofa cushions?

1. Linen

Linen sofa cushions are made of pure natural materials, are waterproof, and have the advantages of friction resistance, high temperature resistance, and fast heat dissipation. It is very decorative and comfortable, and has good breathability. When used at normal temperature, the actual temperature of the human body can be reduced by 3 to 4 degrees Celsius.

2. Cotton

Sofa cushions made of pure cotton fabrics feel good to the touch, are not prone to pilling, and are more comfortable to sit on. The pure cotton fabric is suitable for winter use and is relatively comfortable. The price is also cheaper than plush ones, and the price/performance ratio is still very high.

3. Plush

Let’s take a look at the characteristics of this plush sofa cushion: There are several types of plush, including coral velvet (long hair), golden velvet (bright color), and short plush (soft and delicate). This one can also be mixed with quilting.

4. Plant fiber

Plant fiber is relatively environmentally friendly and natural. Our practical summer mat cushions are generally made of plant fiber, which is not cold, absorbs sweat and is breathable; has fine craftsmanship, good toughness, and is not easy to break; the bottom is non-slip and gauze-free, with good anti-slip effect; it is easy to customize and affordable.

5. Ice silk

Ice silk, also called viscose fiber and silk cotton, is a major variety of man-made fiber. Ice silk is made from optimized cotton linters and wood as raw materials. Therefore, ice silk is purer in nature than cotton fiber and wood fiber. It has the essence of cotton and the quality of silk. It is an authentic ecological fiber, derived from nature and better than nature.

How to choose sofa cushions

1. When purchasing sofa cushions, you must first measure the size of the sofa so that you can purchase a suitable sofa cushion.

2. First measure the width of the sofa cushion. When measuring, it is recommended to have a hem of 20 cm, because it looks better when laid on the sofa and can also protect the edge of the sofa.

3. When purchasing sofa cushions, you can follow the principle of "buy big, not small". If the cushion is too long, you can tuck it, which will make it more reliable.

4. When purchasing sofa cushions, it is best to choose square cushions. If the width of each backrest is less than 70 cm, then you should choose 70*70 cm as the backrest cover. If it is larger than 70 cm, choose a 90*90 cm backrest towel.

5. Sofa cushions are consumables and will break after being used for a long time, affecting the life of the sofa cushions. Therefore, when choosing, you can choose big brands, because good brands have better quality assurance; in addition, you can also choose based on the material of the sofa cushions, and general sofa cushions are made of cotton.

How to clean sofa cushions

Sha understands the material of sofa cushions: different materials have different cleaning requirements. Common sofa cushion materials include cotton, linen, velvet, linen, etc.

Daily cleaning: Use a vacuum cleaner to regularly remove dust and stains on the surface of the sofa cushions, which can effectively maintain its cleanliness. For general stains, wipe gently with a cloth soaked in warm water, then wipe dry with a dry cloth.

Deep cleaning: For machine washable sofa cushions, you can clean them according to the steps in the instruction manual. For sofa cushions that are not suitable for machine washing, you can wash them by hand. Soak the sofa cushions in warm water, add an appropriate amount of neutral detergent, scrub gently and then rinse with clean water.

Special stain treatment: For coffee, tea and other beverage stains, first use paper towels or clean cloth to quickly absorb the liquid on the surface, and then rinse immediately with cold water. For stubborn stains such as ink, you can apply some toothpaste on the stained surface, then scrub gently with a soft brush, and finally rinse with clean water.

Maintenance: Avoid direct sunlight. Long-term sunlight exposure will cause the sofa cushions to fade, affecting their appearance and service life.

Use professional tools: such as sofa cleaning machines, vacuum cleaners and other professional equipment to clean sofa cushions more effectively.

Seek professional help: For difficult stains or specialty sofa cushions, seek help from a professional home cleaning service.